1940 Paris, a Black German citizen arrested and never seen again, 60 years later he is being honoured for his contribution to jazz.
Review:
I enjoyed this book, the story is told from the perspective of an elderly black man reflecting on his past as a jazz musician in Paris in the 1930-40's. I loved all of the characters and enjoyed the perspective it was written with. I learned quite a bit about what it was like to be black in Europe in the lead up to and beginning of WWII. A read that is well worth it.
8/10
Notable Quotes:
"Folks think a lifetime is a thing stretched out over years. It ain't. It can happen quick as a match in a dark room."
"It's like that, I guess, when the past come to collect what you owe."
"I guess mercy is a muscle like any other. You got to exercise it, or it just cramp right up."
"The cabbie's eyes sort of glazed over. Canada kills any conversation quick, I learned long ago. It's a little trick of mine."
If you enjoyed this you should read:
Sarah's Key - Tatiana de Rosnay
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
The Help - Kathryn Stockett To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee
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